The 2448 console offers multiple channel and layout configurations making it the most versatile console we offer. Available in 24, 32, & 40 frame sizes while being able to add a producers desk and rack bay for additional 19" outboard gear. The 2448 expands API's powerful line of world-class analog recording consoles and continues API's nearly 50 year legacy of combining functionality and reliability with the unmistakable warmth of the API sound.
Frame Configurations
Channel frame only
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels.
channel frame w/ 19" rack
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear
channel frame w/ dual 19" rack
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with two 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear
channel frame w/ 30" Producer's Desk
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk
channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and a 19″ rack bay
channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay
Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and dual 19″ rack bays
2448 Console features
24, 32, or 40 Input Channel Frame sizes
Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
Classic Analog Metering
Full Center Section Control
Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
All API 2448 features
Available in 24, 32, and 40 Channel Frame sizes
Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
Each Channel features Dual Inputs (small fader rotary pot, pan, solo, mute, safe and flip)
56 Channels available to the Mix Bus – in a 24 Channel Frame
8 Multitrack Buses
8 Auxiliary Buses
1 Stereo Bus
4 Stereo Returns, 100mm faders (manual or automated) with Multitrack and Stereo Bus assign
Full Center Section Control
Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
Classic Analog Metering
Global 0dB Small Fader Bypass
529C Stereo Bus Compressor (optional)
Comprehensive Rear Panel IO Connectivity
Final Touch Automation®
Final Touch Automation combines system reliability, user flexibility and operational simplicity and offers a host of features found only in the most expensive and sophisticated console automation systems typically costing many times more. Consoles can be factory-fitted with Final Touch Automation prior to delivery, and existing 1608-II consoles can be retrofitted with Final Touch Automation
Final Touch Automation® Features
Reliable, self-contained system requiring no external computer
Individual Switch Control on each fader
Global Control Panel in the console Center Section
Hi Resolution 7.5″ Touch Screen Control
Files are easily saved to standard memory cards
Automated Mute and Insert switches on each channel
Unlimited Fader Groups with 2 dedicated Group Master Faders
Motorized Stereo Program Fader
4 Motorized Stereo Returns
DAW Control with unity gain audio bypass
Unlimited Mix Restore points
Comprehensive Operations Manual
pricing
Pricing w/ Automation
Pricing w/o Automation
24-Channel
$105,900
Final Touch Automation®
24Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
16550A Equalizers
8560 Equalizers
4Motorized Stereo Returns
2Motorized Group Faders
1Complete Center Facilities Section
24Motorized Faders
1Motorized Stereo Fader
32-Channel
$138,900
Final Touch Automation®
32Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
24550A Equalizers
8560 Equalizers
4Motorized Stereo Returns
2Motorized Group Faders
1Complete Center Facilities Section
32Motorized Faders
1Motorized Stereo Fader
40-Channel
$169,900
Final Touch Automation®
40Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
30550A Equalizers
10560 Equalizers
4Motorized Stereo Returns
2Motorized Group Faders
1Complete Center Facilities Section
40Motorized Faders
1Motorized Stereo Fader
24-Channel
$93,900
no Final Touch Automation®
24Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
16550A Equalizers
8560 Equalizers
4Manual Stereo Returns
1Complete Center Facilities Section
24Manual Faders
1Manual Stereo Fader
32-Channel
$121,900
no Final Touch Automation®
32Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
24550A Equalizers
8560 Equalizers
4Stereo Returns
1Complete Center Facilities Section
32Manual Faders
1Manual Stereo Fader
40-Channel
$149,900
no Final Touch Automation®
40Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
30550A Equalizers
10560 Equalizers
4Stereo Returns
1Complete Center Facilities Section
40Manual Faders
1Manual Stereo Fader
2448 Console Gallery
32-Channel
Calhoun Community College Huntsville Alabama
24-Channel
St. Bridget’s Leeds NY
40-Channel
The Church Studios Pittsburgh
32-Channel
All Wet Studios Belgium
24-Channel Custom Configuration
Lula Lake Georgia
24-Channel
Customer Jeonju IT&CT Industry Promotion Agency
32-Channel
Pinch Brooklyn
32-Channel
Gold Diggers LA
32-Channel
Customer June Audio
32-Channel
Niagra
Butch Walker TN
32-Channel
Eric Peters
Machines with Magnets
Univ of BC
The Studio Portland Daylight
Wire & Vice
Cowboy Technical Brooklyn
Echo Beach
32-Channel
Neon Jesus
24-Channel
Floki Studio Iceland
API 2448 Users
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